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Three Categories1. Teaching & doing research atuniversities2. Providing health or mentalservices3. Conducting research or applyingits finding in nonacademic settings

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Psychological Research• Basic Psychology: Study of psychological issues in order to seek knowledge for its own sake• Applied Psychology: Study of psychological issues that have direct practical significance; also the application of psychological findings.

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• Psychiatrists –MD who has done a 3 year residency in psychiatry under supervision to learn to diagnose & treat mental disorders –More likely to focus on possible biological causes of mental disorders & often treat these problems with medication

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• Licensed Clinical Social Workers• Licensing requirements vary by state but usually include a masters degree in psychology or social work & include 1-2 years of supervised experience